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Newport Folk Fest heads Way Over Yonder to California

The Newport Folk Festival moves west for the first time with the multi-act Way Over Yonder Oct. 5-6 at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif. Acts include Neko Case, Calexico, Brett Dennen, Conor Oberst.

Founded by festival producer George Wein and folk legend Pete Seeger, Newport Folk Festival returns to Fort Adams Park in Rhode Island in July with headliners Beck, The Lumineers and the Avett Brothers.

"We are thrilled to bring Newport Folk Festival to the West Coast and look forward to meeting new friends and expanding the Newport Folk Family, producer Jay Sweet said in a release. "I am humbled that we are able to partner with people who respect the history of our festival and share the dream of making sure this fabulous music continues to evolve and reach new audiences."